Martinsburg Gazette And Public Advertiser

Mr. Jefferson's opinion of Gen. Jackson—settled.

We refer the reader to the statement of Gov. Coles, published on the first page of our paper to-day, which most conclusively settles all dispute as to the opinion entertained by the illustrious Jefferson, of the fitness of Gen. Jackson for the Presidency—The answer of Gov. Coles is such an one as we expected would be given, if that gentleman should consent to appear before the public—Other gentlemen have heard Mr. Jefferson make use of the same language in relation to Gen. J. as that communicated by Gov. Coles. We are aware that the unceasing batteries of the opposition will be opened upon Gov. C.—but we have the consolation of knowing, that they cannot impeach his credit, or injure his standing. Gov. Coles was long the Private Secretary of Mr. Madison, and an intimate friend of Mr. Jefferson—with whom that great man communicated fully and freely; but were he a mere stranger upon an occasional visit, the letter of Mr. Gilmer would fix the seal of truth upon his statements.

After this disclosure, how can those who profess to entertain such high ideas of Mr. Jefferson's judgment, support Gen. Jackson for the President of this Union? Will they still proclaim the man as eminently qualified to direct the destinies of this nation to whom Mr. Jefferson is said, that "ONE MIGHT AS WELL MAKE A SAILOR OF A COCK, OR A SOLDIER OF A GOOSE, AS A President of Andrew Jackson?"

It will be borne in mind by our readers, that Mr. Thomas W. Gilmer is one of the editors of a violent Jackson paper printed at Charlottesville.